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October 8, 2025

Law aims to beef up cell phone restrictions

Bicyclists who send text messages or talk without a headset might suffer the same consequences as drivers, as a new bill aims to strengthen California’s hands-free laws by hiking the penalties not just for those behind the wheel but also for those behind handlebars.

Budding business in Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek Collective owner Marc Whitehill is creating a storefront where local cannabis growers can make a living by serving the medical needs of the community.

Tips help keep older drivers safe on the road

Aging is inevitable, and it’s important to maintain safety while driving at every age. Below are several tips from the American Automotive Association to help drivers remain safe behind the wheel into their golden years.

News Briefs: Lompico Water board member resigns

Longtime Lompico Water District board of directors member Jane Wyckoff resigned Feb. 16 from the post she has held for more than eight years.

Lisa Ann Coffey

Former Scotts Valley teacher Lisa Ann Coffey died in Austin, Texas, after an eight-year-battle with breast cancer. She was 49.

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Business Notes: Therapist plans to give away massages

Maria Willis of Awaken Massage Therapy will give away one to three massages each month to those in need.

Felton speed daters find matches at first gathering

The first speed dating affair in Felton proved successful, with 18 out of 20 participants finding more than one potential match, event mastermind Nick Naccari said.

SV Water hikes rates

Water fees went up last week after directors of the Scotts Valley Water District voted to increase the rate to match inflation and to maintain the system’s pipes, pumps and wells.

Independent study opens new avenues for learning

Scotts Valley sixth-grader Randy Chalmers spends part of each school day writing scripts for short films and designing storyboards for video games.

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Greg Wimp

Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council

As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...